Some Christians claim that because Jesus justifies violence for a Christian because “Christ himself said, If a man does not own a sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36.”
“In disarming Peter, Christ disarms all Christians.” –Tertullian (160–220)
Here is a blazing example of what happens when Christians pay little attention to context in the Bible. I have seen several forum discussions in the last months where Christians said, ‘…but Jesus told his disciples to buy swords.”
On the Way to the Mt. Of Olives
Luke 22
35 And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” 38 And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he…
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